Retro

This Chinese DIYer literally built a 5 ton steel sculpture based upon Megatron from the Transformers movies. Although it's just a sculpture, it looks downright incredible. As you can see from the photos, it appears he just used any parts he...

This 'Nanocade' project not only condenses an arcade into a portable version, but it also puts an old laptop to good use. Essentially, it's a $350 DIY kit that lets you build a micro MAME cabinet out of acrylic sheets:
If you follow the...

MAME helps to feed your nostalgia by emulating arcade games on a computer. You can turn to our old arcade posts for inspiration and build a full-scale arcade cabinet or you can build a tabletop version using a netbook (shown above). This Mini...

With the New Year rapidly approaching, learn how to build this LED New Year's ball to add some unique and superb decor to your party. It uses six high power RGB LED arrays, six LED controllers, and an Arduino.
The ball itself is bade from about...

We've seen some superb retro projects before with the Giant NES Controller and DIY Pinball Coffee Table, but this Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) coffee table really raises the bar. The giant version of the original is not just for looks -...

By weaving fiber optic strands as if they were yarn, this team of DIYers created a fiber optic "fabric" of sorts which features a few dozen RGB LEDs and reacts to the outside world via Twitter. Currently, they're raising funds to launch a company...

Here's a superb restoration project of a 1930's K.J Henderson motorcycle incorporating both art-deco and steampunk features. So superb, in fact, the project made us veer from our usual hacks and stop by to take a look. Check out more...

This nostalgic DIYer constructed his own tabletop racing arcade cabinet which features the classic racing game, Daytona 500. Check out the build post for superb pictures of the entire process. Like most custom arcades, it uses a repurposed PC...

Some software developers don't get into hardware because they enjoy the instant gratification of seeing their work displayed on screen. They don't want to fuss with soldering or hooking up components. Now, however, they can't complain since...

Sometimes, your inventions don't have to have a practical function. Take for example, this epic looking decorative lamp. Dubbed 'Coachella', this eye-catching device was named for an annual music and arts festival. Although it has a steampunk...